The opportunity of a lifetime awaits Gareth Southgate’s team on Wednesday against Croatia but how did the 1990 team that faced West Germany compare? Sportsmail takes a look. England’s last World Cup semi-final appearance came 28 years ago at Italia ’90… but how do Gary Lineker, Peter Shilton and Gazza compare to Gareth Southgate’s current stars?

Romero was United’s regular No 1 in their Europa League triumph last season, but regularly has to sit on the bench while de Gea, heavily linked to Real Madrid, starts in goal. Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero wants No 1 rival David de Gea to remain at Old Trafford as he reveals ‘great friendship between us’